Crispy Fried Tomatoes

Closeup photo of a fried tomato sliced in half. The inside of the fried tomato is visible.

5 from 6 votes

These Fried Tomatoes are so delicious yet simple to prepare. If you want an easy, showstopping recipe, I highly suggest that you fry these up for dinner.

Prep Time40

Cook Time10

Total Time50

Servings:

Calories: 334kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

10 plum tomatoes ends trimmed, sliced crosswise, ¼ - ½ inch thick
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs
2 cups cornmeal
1 cup all purpose flour
2 ¼ cups parmesan cheese grated
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup vegetable oil
¼ cup minced fresh basil optional garnish
Lemon wedges optional garnish

Instructions

Drain Tomatoes

Slice the tomatoes.
Grab a wire rack and cover it with a triple layer of paper towels or more if desired.
Space tomato slices out, as evenly as possible, on your rack. Sprinkle all of the tomato slices with garlic powder.
Allow tomatoes to drain for around 40 to 45 minutes in total, flipping each tomato at about the 20 minute mark.
Using a ball of paper towel lightly pat down on tops of your tomatoes to remove any extra liquid.

Bread Tomatoes

Take a rimmed baking sheet and cover it with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium sized shallow bowl combine buttermilk and egg using a whisk.
Using another shallow bowl or even a plate, combine cornmeal, flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
One tomato slice at a time, dip in buttermilk mixture.
Next dredge in cornmeal mixture, pressing down so the cornmeal sticks to all sides of your tomato slice. Repeat if desired. I always do.
Place each double dipped tomato on to your rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Repeat until all of your tomatoes are dipped and done.

Fry Tomatoes

Heat oil in your large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering or a drop of water flicked in it dances.
Add coated tomato slices to your skillet in batches and fry until a golden brown color, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
Flip tomatoes with a fork or whatever you think is easiest!
When they're done cooking, remove and drain on a paper towel.
Transfer them to a platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh basil! Enjoy every bite!

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Notes

Store any extra fried tomatoes in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Do not reheat your tomatoes in the microwave. It turns them to mush!
Place the fried tomatoes on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up excess oil before you serve them.

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